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Have you ever wondered what a tinsmith, an upholsterer, or a locksmith actually does all day?
I Want to Be a Master Craftsman introduces young readers to 18 real skilled trades, from car mechanics and bakers to glassmakers and goldsmiths, through Honza Smolík's playful, mishap-filled illustrations. Each profession gets its own section explaining the real work involved, a bit of history behind the trade, and a labeled illustration of the tools of that craft.
Along the way, readers pick up genuinely interesting facts, like where a locksmith's trade traces back to ancient Rome, or how a confectioner's earliest sweets were found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb. A nine-question quiz at the end lets kids test what they've learned. It's a humorous, fact-filled introduction to the hands-on careers that keep the world running, perfect for children who are curious about how things are made, fixed, and built.
- 18 Real Craft Careers, Explained: From car mechanics and bakers to glassmakers and goldsmiths, each trade gets its own dedicated section.
- Perfect for Inspiring Future Craftsmen: Plant the seeds of artistic passion and show kids that a hands-on career can be creative, adventurous, and truly amazing.
- Real History Behind Each Craft: Traces the origins of each trade, from ancient Egyptian confectioners to medieval tailors.
- Humor-Filled Illustrations: Honza Smolík's illustrations bring each craft to life through funny, relatable mishaps and mix-ups
- A Bonus Quiz: A nine-question quiz at the end lets young readers test what they've learned.
- Part of Makers and Thinkers Series: Second book after I Want to Be a Scientist
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.
Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children’s programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.
Jan Smolik is an illustrator and comics writer with a degree in Art Education from Charles University in Prague. His comic book Inspector Hopkins Steps In, an interactive detective story, was shortlisted for the Muriel Prize for Best Comics for Children. In addition to his illustration and comics, his original work appears regularly in children’s magazines. When he grows up, he would like to be a biplane pilot. Jan lives in Brno, Czech Republic.